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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Poplar 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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cautioned. Samples were taken on delivery, viz., 7 Poplar Institution.
4 Out Relief Stores, 4 St. Andrew's Hospital, 5 at Railway Stations,
1 at a L.C.C. School, and 2 at the canteen of a firm in the Borough. All
the samples were genuine. The Guardians were communicated with
in regard to the samples procured at the Poplar Institution and OutRelief
Stores, and the Managers of St. Andrew's Hospital were informed
of the results of analyses of samples taken at their institutions.
Results of Analyses.
Legal proceedings were instituted in 4 cases and letters of caution
were sent in three instances. In two cases no action was taken.
Milk 3
Vinegar 1
Administrative Action regarding Articles reported to be not Genuine. Quarter ended March, 1920.
| Sample. | No. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milk | 510 | Deficient in fat and solids not fat to the extent of 10.3 and 17.8 per cent, respectively | Warranty proved; summons dismissed. |
| Vinegar | 312 | Adulterated with at least 10 per cent, of water. | No action. Resolution of Public Health and Housing Committer. |
Quarter ended June, 1920.
| Sample. | No. | Result of Analysis. | Result of Proceedings. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinegar | 129 | Adulterated with 34.5 per cent, of water. | £2 penalty; £2 2s. costs. |
| Milk | 556 | Deficient in solids not fat to the extent of 3.4 per cent. | Letter of caution to Vendor. |